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ground beef empanadas.

GROUND BEEF EMPANADAS.

Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course DINNER
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 EMPANADAS

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz ground beef
  • 1 small carrot
  • ½ zucchini
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 egg crack the egg in a small plate mix it and only add half of it.

Instructions
 

  • Shred the carrot and zucchini.In a bowl, combine the shredded carrot, zucchini, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
    Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk it. add half of it to the ground beef mixture and mix it again.
    Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat circle.
    Take one beef circle and press it down to create a small disc.Place a scoop of cooked rice, and a little cheese in the center.Fold the beef over to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.
    Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.Cook each empanada for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
    Enjoy your cheesy beef empanadas warm!